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Politics Rundown: Mask mandate update, college legacy boosts and California three-strikes law

Politics Rundown: Mask mandate update, college legacy boosts and California three-strikes law
Local and national effects on college campuses, L.A. County mask mandates and California’s new approaches to the justice system.
Julianne Foster February 15, 2022

MASK MANDATES The number of positive COVID-19 cases in hospitals continues to decline, putting Los Angeles County on track to lift certain mask mandates. If the trend continues for seven days, the lift will go into effect mid-week. The current mask mandate includes outdoor mega events, which was...

Chimes News Quiz

Chimes News Quiz
Have you been following our coverage? Brush up on the biggest news stories of the past two weeks.
Julianna Foster, Staff Writer November 13, 2021

What the church can do in the homelessness epidemic

What the church can do in the homelessness epidemic
Local churches should prioritize the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles.
Lauren Vander Tuig, Staff Writer November 3, 2021

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, homelessness spiked and became a more severe epidemic after the spread of the virus. In 2020, the homeless population in Los Angeles County increased by 12.7%. This is largely due to a flawed infrastructure system and the effect of the pandemic on many who lost their jobs. THE...

Politics Rundown: Homeless cleared, Biden considers reparations and the US economy

Politics Rundown: Homeless cleared, Biden considers reparations and the US economy
L.A. officials address housing for veterans, while the Biden administration moves toward economic decisions.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor November 1, 2021

On Nov. 1, bulldozers arrived to clear a homeless encampment from the area surrounding the Veterans Affairs campus in Los Angeles County. Officials took action following several months of outreach to roughly 40 veterans living outside the Veterans Affairs campus, according to the Los Angeles Times. The...

News Brief: Nationball is postponed indefinitely

Alpha students come together to play dodgeball at Nationball 2019.
Due to concerns over COVID-19, Biola traditions are scrapped or reimagined.
Julianne Foster September 29, 2021

On Sept. 13, Biola announced the indefinite postponement of Nationball—a university tradition. Initially, the Office of Campus Engagement planned to host Nationball in Chase Gymnasium with a precautionary mask requirement. However, Los Angeles County limited indoor capacities to 1,000 people—forcing...

Safety measures at Biola ensure the continuation of in-person learning

Safety measures at Biola ensure the continuation of in-person learning
Biolans navigate fostering a healthy academic environment.
Lauren Vander Tuig, Staff Writer September 1, 2021

After 18 months of a global pandemic, desks are once again filled with university students and groups of students can be seen rushing to class. Many returning students may feel like strangers to campus after taking remote classes. Even simple tasks, such as sitting at desks for over an hour, is something...

Newsom’s strict COVID-19 restrictions affect California university students

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Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recall election next week displays growing dissatisfaction among college students.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor August 30, 2021

For the first time since 2003, a California governor is fighting for his place in office as a recall election is set for Sept. 14. Because of his harsh COVID-19 policies, over two million California residents signed the recall petition for Gov. Gavin Newsom. If the vote to recall him is passed, the next...

COVID-19 cases spike among unvaccinated youth

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Public health officials raise concern over rising cases of coronavirus in children.
Andi Basista and Caleb Jonker August 30, 2021

Across the nation, children are headed back to school, and for many students that means returning to the classroom for the first time in over a year. Los Angeles County health officials are concerned over an increased trend in coronavirus cases in children not yet eligible to receive the vaccine. While...

Biola opens up vaccine eligibility for all students

Biola opens up vaccine eligibility for all students
The Health Center allows students 18 and above to receive COVID-19 vaccines on campus.
Bethsabe Camacho and Maria Weyne April 15, 2021

On April 13 the Biola Student Health Center announced all current students would be eligible to make appointments to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on campus. Appointments began on April 15 for any student above the age of 18.  BIOLA’S EFFORTS  By April 16, the university will have administered...

COVID-19 update: Biola to vaccinate its frontline workers

COVID-19 update: Biola to vaccinate its frontline workers
Moderna begins testing their vaccine on children and counties loosen their restrictions.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor March 16, 2021

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 111 million COVID-19 vaccines have been administered—now making up 21.7% of the total U.S. population. The U.S. is currently administering over 2.7 million shots a day.  The goal according to President Joe Biden is to have enough vaccines...

President Corey updates Biola on Spring 2021 plans

President Corey updates Biola on Spring 2021 plans
As the semester reaches its final weeks, Biola’s administration gives students tangible updates on their plans for next semester.
Maria Weyne, News Editor October 29, 2020

On Oct. 29, President Barry Corey sent out a letter to students updating them on the plans for the spring semester. Biola Internal Communications shared Corey’s plans to open campus next semester, while still adhering to social distancing and health safety guidelines set forth by the Los Angeles Public...

Looking into Biola’s Communications

Looking into Biola’s Communications
Biola has been communicating daily with its students and communities.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer October 6, 2020

Before the semester began, students waited with anticipation for faculty to announce if campus would open in the fall. On Sept. 17, an email from the Biola Internal Communications team provided them with an answer: Biola is to remain closed for the remainder of the semester. BIOLA’S COMMUNICATION Although...